UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA TOUR OF FRANCE, BELGIUM & THE NETHERLANDS AMSTERDAM, ANTWERP & PARIS AUGUST 6 - 16, 2012

We hope you are looking forward to the University of Virgina Tour of Europe! This booklet will provide you with important information regarding your tour, as well as information to make your trip more enjoyable. We look forward to assisting you!

Go Cavaliers!The Anthony Travel Team

Important ContactsAttendee List

Flight ScheduleHotel Information

Tour Itinerary tour highlights

Pre-Departure Informationrequired travel documents insurance health tipsmoney tips international calling internet

Destination Information language weather attiretime difference electricity safety tipping meals and food business hours currency

Helpful Phrases

City InformationAmsterdam Antwerp Paris

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WELCOMECONTENTS

IMPORTANT CONTACTSTOUR DIRECTORAntonio AutoreTel: 011 39 333 228 9227

ANTHONY TRAVEL ON-SITE REPRESENTATIVELeslie Wurzberger(Aug 6 - 14)Tel: +1 (206) 920 - 0978

ANTHONY TRAVEL7920 Belt Line Rd, Ste 1010 Dallas, Texas 75254Tel: (866) 913-7169 AnthonyTravel.com

U.S. CONSULATE IN AMSTERDAMMuseumplein 191071 DJ AmsterdamThe NetherlandsTel: (011) 31 020 575 5309Amsterdam.USConsulate.gov

U.S. CONSULATE IN PARIS2 Avenue Gabriel75008 Paris, FranceTel: (011) 33 143122222France.USEmbassy.gov

UVA PLAYERS

ATTENDEE LIST

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Justin AndersonDarion AtkinsTaylor BarnetteMalcom BrogdonDoug Brownman

Jontel EvansJoe HarrisPaul JespersonTeven JonesJames Kirven

Justin MillerAkil MitchellEvan NolteThomas RogersMichael Tobey

UVA STAFFTony BennettRitchie McKayRon SanchezJason WillifordBrad SoucieMike Curtis

Craig LittlepageRonnie WidemanEthan SalibaStephen KirklandBrandon DespainJeffrey White

Tyler GramsJohn CarpenterStephen FordMarlon Selaru-StewartBradley GaskillAbhinav Chhabra

UVA FAMILYLaurel BennettAnna BennettElijah Bennett

Sandhya ChhabraVijay ChhabraVaya Chhabra

Margaret LittlepageRachel Claytor

AMSTERDAM (8/7 - 8/10)Amsterdam Marriott Stadhouderskade 12,1054 ES Amsterdam,The NetherlandsTel: 011 31 20 607 5555AmsterdamMarriott.com

HOTEL INFORMATION

FLIGHT SCHEDULE

DATE FLIGHTDEPARTURE

AIRPORT & TIME

8/6

8/16

UA 124

UA 164

Dulles (IAD)

Paris (CDG)

Due to airline schedule changes, it is recommended to check with the airline(s) at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm departure information.

Visit United.com or call (800) 864 - 8331.

ANTWERP (8/10 - 8/12)Hilton AntwerpGroenplaats 32,B-2000 Antwerp, BelgiumTel: 011 32 3 204 1212HiltonBenelux.com/Eng

Paris (8/12 - 8/16)Sofitel La Defense34 Cours Michelet,92060 Paris La DefenseTel: 011 33 1 47 76 44 43Sofitel.com

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12:25p.m.

ARRIVALAIRPORT & TIME

Amsterdam (AMS)

Dulles (IAD)

7:15 a.m.

3:17 p.m.

Bridge of Alexandre III & Les Invalides, Paris

TOUR ITINERARYAUG 6 | DEPART WASHINGTON D.C.

Overnight flight to Amsterdam

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

PARIS Paris City Tour Louvre Museum Seine River CruiseEiffel Tower

BELGIUM Antwerp City TourBruges City Tour

AMSTERDAMAmsterdam City TourCanal CruiseAnne Frank House

AUG 7 | AMSTERDAMWith more canals than Venice – and more flower merchants than perhaps any other city in the world – downtown Amsterdam is an explosion of colour and light reflecting off the water. Take a glass-topped canal boat ride, the best way to see the gabled houses and nearly 1,200 bridges. Enjoy a Canal Cruise BBQ Dinner on board.

AUG 8 | ANNE FRANK HOUSETake a tour of Anne Frank’s house, where three different Jewish families hid for more than two years during World War II and where Anne’s famous diaries were discov-ered. See the bare rooms where they lived before being betrayed to the Nazi’s and deported to concentration camps. - Game 1 vs. Netherlands B

AUG 9 | AMSTERDAMEnjoy the day at leisure or visit one of the great museums Amsterdam has to offer. - Game 2 vs. Netherlands B

AUG 10 | TRAVEL TO BELGIUMDepart Amsterdam and begin your journey to Antwerp, Belgium.

AUG 11 | BRUGESExcursion to beautiful Bruges in Belgium. Suspended in time centuries ago, Bruges is now one of Western Europe’s most visited medieval cities. Picturesque market squares, dreamy canals and old whitewashed almshouses all evoke a world long since gone. - Game 3 vs. Gembo

AUG 13 | PARISYour licensed local guide will take you to see all the Parisian landmarks, including the the ornate, 19th-century Opera, Arc de Triomphe, the Presidential residence, the ultra-chic shops of the Rue du Faubourg St-Honoré and the gardens of the Tuileries. Spot chic locals and tons of tourists strolling the Champs-Élysées. Look up at the iron girders of the Eiffel Tower. - Game 4 vs. AMW France Elite

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AUG 14 | LOUVRE MUSEUMThe world’s largest art museum, the Louvre is housed in a medieval fortress-turned-castle so grand it’s worth a tour itself. The Mona Lisa is here, as well as the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory. - Game 5 vs. AMW France Elite

AUG 15 | EIFFEL TOWERSee the Eiffel tower rising up on the left bank and the walls of the Louvre on the right. A guide will point out other monuments and architectural marvels as you pass, many of which are illuminated by clear white light at night. - Farewell Dinner

AUG 16 | DEPART PARISReturn to Washington D.C. with incredible memories of Europe – Au Revoir!

AUG 12 | PARISDepart Antwerp to Paris. In the evening, see the city from the water on an hour-long cruise along the River Seine. The Seine cuts right through Paris, dividing the city in half.

Arc de Triomph, Paris

PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION

REQUIRED TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

PASSPORTS A valid and signed passport is required for foreign travel. For most countries, passports are required to be valid for at least six months after the return date of your trip, so be sure to check the expiration date. For specific rules, check with the embassy or consulate of your country. It is also a good idea to make two color copies of your passport before departure. Leave one at home and one in a safe place at your destination.

VISAS U.S. citizens do not need visas for most European countries. Learn more about visa requirements for Americans traveling abroad at Travel.State.gov.

NON-U.S. RESIDENTS Before traveling, check for your specific needs and status carefully. Contact your embassy or consul-ate for instructions. Most countries require visas for non-U.S. citizens and re-entry permits for the United States. If a visa is required, you will not be permitted to enter the country without one.

For the most up-to-date information or additional questions, please visit Travel.State.gov/ForeignReqs.html

You may be required to show different types of travel documents for your trip. Please plan in advance so that you may obtain the appropriate documents.

INSURANCE

Purchasing travel insurance for your trip can assist you in the case of natural disasters, medical illness and even lost luggage. Travel insurance is highly recommended and special programs are available to Anthony Travel guests through Travel Guard Insurance.

Before you leave, check with your health care provider to find out if your insurance plan covers medical care you may receive in a foreign country.

For more information, please call Travel Guard at (866) 211-8075 or visit TravelGuard.com and provide Anthony Travel’s code (#45657010) to receive our special rates.

HEALTH TIPSMake sure your medical information is accessible on your trip. Write down your doctor’s information, the names of any prescriptions you’re taking, your blood type, special allergies and your insurance information. Put this information in a safe place at your destination.

MONEY TIPS

Before leaving the country, call your bank and let them know about your travels overseas. Most banks will put a hold on accounts if they detect unusual spending patterns. When you call them with your itinerary, they can provide a phone number to access overseas in case you have any questions or your card is stolen. It is also a good idea to travel with two different credit cards.

INTERNATIONAL CALLING

European cell phones operate on a GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) standard. To use your existing cell phone, contact your service provider to determine if your phone operates on a GSM standard. If so, your phone will work abroad but will incur international roaming fees. Other options include buying a world phone, renting a phone or purchasing phone cards. With phone cards, you can dial the appropriate U.S. number from a public pay phone and have it charged to your phone card. A small handling fee may be applied to the bill.

Please note: Often when buying phone cards in the U.S., they are to call internationally rather than calling the U.S. from abroad. To avoid confusion, it may be best to purchase a calling card once you have arrived at your destination. The U.S. country code is 001. To avoid high fees, use public phones instead of the phones in your hotel room.

INTERNET

Most European hotels offer high-speed Internet services in the lobby or guestrooms. There are alternatives if wireless and Ethernet service is not available, including cellular cards, WiFi hot spots and dial-up connections at your hotel. Please note that any Internet charges assessed are the responsibility of the traveler.

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DESTINATION INFORMATIONLANGUAGE The official language of the Netherlands and Antwerp is Dutch. The official language of France is French. Please see the next page for a list of helpful phrases.

WEATHER Average climate for the Netherlands, Belgium and France in August range from the mid 60s to high 80s, with a chance of light showers. For the most up-to-date weather details, please visit Weather.com.

ATTIRE To be respectful of the culture at religious venues, women should bring a long skirt or pants and a blouse with sleeves. Men should bring long pants and a long-sleeved collared shirt, and remove hats during meals and visits to religious institutions.

TIME DIFFERENCE France, Belgium and the Netherlands are six hours ahead of the Eastern Standard time zone. If it is 10 a.m. in Washington, DC, it is 4 p.m. in Europe.

ELECTRICITY The voltage in Europe is 220V. If you plan to use an appliance that only uses 110 voltage, please bring a converter and wall adapter. If the appliance is dual voltage, you will only need a wall adapter. Converters and wall adapters can be found in several stores, such as Walmart and Target.

SAFETY Generally, most of Europe is considered safe; however, taking the usual precautions is recommended. Guard your tickets and travel documents as you would your cash. Place personal items in the bus’ storage compartment. Be alert in major cities for pickpockets. Place your passport on your body or an interior pocket of your backpack. We also recommend using hotel safes where available to leave your valuables.

TIPPING Tipping and taxes for services in hotels and meals listed on your itinerary are included. Tips to the bus driver and tour director are not included. The common rate to tip the tour director is three to four Euro a day per person. Drivers who remain with the group for multiple days should be tipped approximately two to three Euro

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MEALS AND FOOD Remember that meals will vary by country. Fast food is available, but generally more expensive than in the U.S. If you are a picky eater, we suggest picking up some non-perishable snacks at the local grocery. Remember, you are in a foreign country and things will be different. Enjoying the local cuisine will allow you to experience the culture in new and exciting ways. Please note that only table water is included with your meals. All other drinks are an extra charge and at guests’ own expense.

BUSINESS HOURS Shops are usually open Monday through Saturday from 8 or 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Some are open 24 hours a day. Smaller shops may close for a lunch break between noon and 1 p.m. Please remember that many stores are closed on Sunday. Banks and public offices are usually open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Post offices are also open on Saturdays.

CURRENCY ATM cards are the best, most convenient and efficient way to exchange money abroad. ATM cards are widely accepted across Europe and will give you the best rate of exchange. Please note that your pin number must be four digits to be accepted. Do not rely solely on your ATM card. Have another source of money to exchange in the event of an emergency. Also, remember to use your foreign coins before you leave the country – you cannot exchange coins for U.S. or another country’s currency.

Most major credit cards are widely accepted throughout Europe; however, they are not accepted as widely as in the United States. The cards most commonly accepted are MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club. Be aware that most credit card companies will charge a one to three percent fee for purchases made outside the United States. Be sure to check with your credit card company and bank in advance to learn about fees charged and advise them of your travel abroad.

At press date, the exchange rate is:1 EURO = 1.25 USD

10 EURO = $12.50 USD20 EURO = $25 USD

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HELPFUL PHRASES

Hi (informal) HiGood byeYes / No MaybeI don’t knowPlease Thank you You’re welcome Don’t mention it Excuse meHow are you? I’m very well, thank you.What is your name?Delighted to meet you.My name is...I am American. Do you speak English?I don’t understandPlease speak slowly See you later Restaurant Breakfast Lunch Dinner The bill/check When? What time is it? How much? Where?Why?Can you help me? I’m lostI’m looking for... I would like... I need...

ENGLISH FRENCH

Salut Bonjour Au revoirOui / Non Peut-êtreJe ne sais pas S’il vous plaît Merci Pas de quoi Je vous en prie Excusez-moi Comment allez-vous? Ça va bien, merci.Comment vous appellez-vous?EnchantéJe m’appelle...Je suis americain. Parlez-vous anglais? Je ne comprends pasParlez lentement, s’il vous plaît A plus tard Le restaurant Le petit déjeuner Le déjeuner Le diner L’addition Quand? Quelle heure est-il? Combien? Où?Porquoi?Pouvez-vous m’aider?Je suis perdu Je cherche... Je voudrais... Il me faut...

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HelloGood day Good evening Good night Hi Good bye Where? When? Why? What? Who? How? How much/many? Is/are there? Please Thank you (very much) Excuse me Yes No How are you? I’m fine, thanks. And you?What’s your name?My name is...Where are you from? I’m from...I don’t understandPlease speak slower Breakfast Lunch DinnerThe bill, please.How much is it?How do I get to...Where is the...Left Right

ENGLISH DUTCH

Hallo Goedemorgen Goedenavond Goedenacht Hi / Dag Dag Waar? Waneer? Waarom? Wat? Wie? Hoe? Hoeveel? Is/Zijn er? Alstublieft Dank je/u (zeer) Neem me niet kwalijk Ja Nee Hoe gaat het?Goed, dank je. En met jou?Hoe heet je? Mijn naam is... Waar kom je vandaan? Ik kom uit... Ik begrijp het niet Alstublieft spreek langzamer. Het ontbijt De lunch Het diner Mag ik afrekenen.Hoeveel is het? Hoe kom ik bij...Waar is de... Links Rechts

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CITY INFORMATION

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AMSTERDAMAfter a few years’ pout, this beautiful city has found its old self – quirky, creative and open-minded. The city’s gorgeous looks haven’t faded either. The moments you spend ogling the old merchants’ villas, the Jordaan’s charming lanes or the lush Vondelpark are as magical now as in centuries past. Amsterdam is colloquially known as Venice of the North because of its lovely canals that criss-cross the city, its impressive architecture and more than 1,500 bridges. There is something for every traveller’s taste here – whether you prefer history, nightlife or just the relaxing charm of an old European city.

HISTORYAmsterdam’s name is derived from Amstelredamme, indicative of the city’s origin: a dam in the river Amstel. Settled as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important trading centres in the world during the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century. During that time, the city was the leading center for finance and diamonds. The city’s small medieval centre rapidly expanded as the Jordaan and the Canal Belt neighborhoods were constructed; the latter’s cultural significance was acknowledged when it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the city expanded in all directions, with many new neighbourhoods and suburbs designed in modernist styles.

LANDMARKS Museumplein - One of Amsterdam’s most popular parks. The green space is called “Museum Square” for its proximity to Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Diamond Museum.Anne Frank Huis - Museum dedicated to the young, Jewish wartime diarist, with exhibitions highlighting all forms of persecution and discrimination.Van Gogh Museum - Museum dedicated to the works of the Dutch painter, containing the largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings and drawing in the world. In 2011, the museum had more than 1.6 million visitors.Ode Kerk - Consecrated in 1306, Ode Kerk is Amsterdam’s oldest building and oldest parish church. After the reformation in 1578, it became a Calvinist church, which it remain today.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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ANTWERP Even the New York Times agrees – Antwerp is Europe’s place to be. Appreciated by mode moguls, art lovers and diamond dealers, Belgium’s second-largest city once again revels in fame and fortune. Antwerp has a manageable size and timeless quality. The old city centre, built around the country’s most impressive cathedral, is as beautiful and intimate as it was centuries ago. Tucked away in cobbled lanes and backstreets are thousands of restaurants and bars, antique shops, art galleries, exclusive chocolate out lets, designer boutiques and diamond shops. The whole city is something of an architectural museum, from the medieval riverside fortress to modern waterfront creations and the famous Cogels-Osylei, where architects ran riot.

HISTORYThe origins of Antwerp comes from “aan de werpe”, which is Dutch for “at the throw”, referring to where the river throws its sand. In the 16th century, Antwerp was one of the most important financial centers of the world, where traders from all over Europe and Asia sold and bought their goods. After the siege of Antwerp in 1585 by the Spanish, this role as a financial center was taken over by Amsterdam. Nevertheless, since the 19th century and especially the 20th century, Antwerp has made a serious economic comeback. Due to its long and culturally rich history, the city of Antwerp houses many interesting historical buildings from different periods, as well as a lot of interesting museums. Recently it has become a trendy city, attracting a lot of Flemish and foreign artists, writers, intellectuals, and actors. Today, it is a very dynamic city, offering a perfect mix of history and present-day modern life.

LANDMARKS Rubenshuis - Former home of painter Peter Paul Rubens that is now a museum of his life and work. Paintings include his early Adam and Eve (c. 1600).Cathedral of Our Lady - Roman Catholic cathedral that began construction in 1352, but was never completed. It contains a number of significant works by the painter Peter Paul Rubens and is listed among UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Central Station - The Antwerp Central Station is one of the worl’d most impressive railway stations. Dubbed the ‘Railway Cathedral’, it has three levels of tracks and a shopping center, which includes a diamond gallery and more than 30 diamond shops.

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PARISParis has more familiar landmarks than any other city, making it the most popular destination in the world with 45 million tourists annually. Located on the River Seine, Paris has the reputation of being beautiful and romantic, brimming with historic associations and remaining vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

HISTORYParis started as Lutertia, a Celto-Roman settlement on the Île de la Cité, the island currently occupied by the Cathédral de Nôtre Dame. The Romans were gone by 508 CE and were replaced by Clovis of the Franks, who is considered by the French to be their first king. Clovis’ descendants held on to the estate for nearly 500 years, despite Viking raids and other calamities. Over the next several centuries, Paris expanded onto the right bank of the Seine. In the late 18th century, there was a period of political and social upheaval in France and Europe, during which the French government structure, previously a monarchy, underwent radical change. Out of the violent turmoil that was the French Revolution emerged the enlightened modern day France. The city was reconstructed during the 19th century, adding long, straight avenues, grander buildings, Gustave Eiffel’s famous tower, the first metro lines, most of the parks and streetlights – which are believed to have given the city its nickname, “the city of light”.

LANDMARKS Eiffel Tower - The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 as the entrance to the Exposition Universelle (World Fair), but became a global cultural icon of France. The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most visited paid monument in the world.Musee du Louvre - One of the largest and most visited art museums in the world, where nearly 35,000 objects from prehistory to the 19th century are housed in the Louvre Palace, a fortress built in the late 12th century.Jardin du Luxembourg - This public park is just outside of Luxembourg Palace, full of urban orchards, beautiful gardens and more than one hundred statues, fountains and monuments. When the weather is nice, Parisians of all ages come to read, relax and sunbathe. Arc de Triomphe - Standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, this monument honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Also, beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.

The information in this guide has been prepared to the best of our knowledge. While we strive to ensure all information is correct, details are subject to change - including times, dates, addresses and phone numbers.

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